Bush Drops Opposition to Housing Bill
President Bush set aside his objections to a $3.9 billion provision in the broad legislation on the advice of the Treasury secretary, Henry M. Paulson Jr. |
A City?s Police Force Now Doubts Focus on Terrorism
Officials in Providence, R.I., are questioning whether the federal government is balancing antiterror efforts and crime fighting. |
Mukasey?s Wary Start Dismays Ex-Backers
Attorney General Michael B. Mukasey appears to be seeing mixed results from his efforts to restore credibility to a department tainted by his predecessor. |
Congressman Pushes Staff Hard, or Out the Door
Even among members of Congress, who can be difficult to work for, Representative Anthony D. Weiner stands out. |
Woes Afflicting Mortgage Giants Raise Loan Rates
The troubles at Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac could deal another blow to the housing market, as higher interest rates make it harder to refinance existing debts. |
Health Plan From Obama Spurs Debate
Whether Barack Obama can deliver on his pledge to reduce premiums is a matter of dispute among analysts. |
A Private, Blunter Bush Declares, ?Wall Street Got Drunk?
Despite the president?s request that those at a closed fund-raiser turn their cameras off, his comments made their way into the hands of a reporter. |
Pressure Problem Diverts Flight Carrying Congressmen
Representative Ron Paul and six other members of Congress were trying to return to the capital in time for a Tuesday night vote on an aviation safety bill. The flight landed without incident. |
Two Sides at Guantánamo Trial Paint Starkly Different Pictures of the Defendant
Dueling opening statements in the trial of Salim Hamdan were suggestive of those at civilian trials, but there were also reminders of the differences in the military commission system. |
A Mortgage Rescue Strains Calculations
The Congressional Budget Office said a proposed rescue of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac could appear on the federal budget as a $25 billion cost to taxpayers, but the figure is, at best, a rough estimate. |
With the Mideast a Priority for Both Campaigns, McCain Intensifies His Attack
Senator John McCain sharply stepped up criticism of Senator Barack Obama as a craven and naïve traveler to the MiddleEast. |
A Candidate?s Brief Taste of a Region?s Complexities
Barack Obama arrived in Jerusalem, hoping to avoid missteps that could complicate his relationship with Jewish voters at home or efforts to portray himself as neutral to Palestinian officials. |
The TV Watch: Obama Overseas! In Presidential Mode! Back Home, It?s McCain in a Golf Cart.
Split-screen contrasts made it seem as if Barack Obama was on a state visit while his opponent chafed at the perks of an incumbent. |
Important Supreme Court Decisions, 2007-2008
Here are summaries of the most important decisions from the court?s 2007-2008 term. |
